Background
Francis, Cyril Lloyd was born on March 19, 1920 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of Frederick Roland and Mary (Dyble) Francis.
Francis, Cyril Lloyd was born on March 19, 1920 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of Frederick Roland and Mary (Dyble) Francis.
Bachelor, U. Toronto, Canada, 1940; Master of Arts, U. Toronto, Canada, 1945; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1955.
Research economist, Government Canada, Ottawa, 1951-1960; national president, Professional Institute Public Svc. Canada, 1958-1959; alderman, City of Ottawa, 1958-1960; deputy mayor, City of Ottawa, 1960-1963; Member of Parliament, House of Commons, Ottawa, 1963-1965, 68-72, 74-79, 80-84; deputy speaker, House of Commons, Ottawa, 1980-1984; speaker, House of Commons, Ottawa, 1984; ambassador to Portugal, 1984-1987; statesman in residence, Babson College, Wellesley, Massachusetts, since 1991.
Trustee Ottawa Civic Hospital, 1960-1963, Children's Aid Society, 1963. Flying officer Royal Canadian Air Force, 1941-1945. Member Kiwanis.
Married Margery Elizabeth Miller, December 23, 1943 (deceased 1989). Children: John Paul, Donald Lyle, Mary Elaine. Married Mary B. Pennor, October 26, 1992.